Berrien County MI Archives Obituaries.....Dempsey, John Wesley February 23, 1902
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Buchanan Record, Thurs., Feb 27 1902, page 4, col. 4
Buchanan Record, Thurs., Feb 27 1902, page 4, col. 4
OBITUARY
John Wesley Dempsey

	Was born in Allen township, Alleghany Co., New York, July 30, 1827, and died
February 23, 1902, at the age of 74 years, 6 months, 23 days.  He moved with his
parents in 1838 to Berrien Co., settling in Bertrand township.  He assisted on
the farm until the death of his father, when he took full charge of the place.
	July 4, 1866 he was joined in marriage with Libbie R. Dakin of Ingham Co.,
Mich.  Immediately after the wedding the happy couple settled on the old
homestead, where they lived till his death.
	Their union was blessed with four children, Chas. H. of Alaska, Nora of South
Dakota, Zelma and William of Berrien Co., Mich.  Mr. Dempsey united with the
M.E. church at Buchanan 27 years ago, continuing a faithful member of the same
till death.   He was also a member of the Masonic order.
	The funeral services were held at home Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 25, conducted by
Rev. W.J. Douglass.  Interment at Howe cemetery.




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